One person was shot near the TownLake YMCA Saturday morning in downtown Austin. Police say the scene is secured and investigators are working the case.

Brandywine sold downtown Austin’s 405 Colorado tower for $151 million. The largely leased 206K-sq.-ft. building shows continued investor appetite for stabilized office assets.

A hit-and-run on West 35th left a bicyclist dead; police say the suspect car is a blue Honda Civic and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A brush fire at an abandoned building on Moore Road prompted a brush alarm and multi‑agency response; crews contained flames while investigators probe the cause.

A Rocket Mortgage analysis finds Austin first‑time buyers would need roughly 21 years to save a typical down payment under a 5%‑savings assumption. Local assistance and loan options can shorten that runway for eligible households.

Tao, a Sichuan-focused Chinese restaurant, quietly opened in late March at 9033 Research Blvd., offering Chongqing spicy chicken, black pepper beef and housemade dumplings.

A Williamson County Organized Crime Unit raid at Bexley at Lakeline recovered more than 50 pounds of marijuana, thousands of pills, dozens of guns and nearly $45,000. Three people were arrested and two were later released on bond.

Austin hits the low 100s Thursday with heat-index readings over 105°F. Scattered storms could bring brief relief Friday.

Teddy's on West 38th has closed after less than two years, leaving its Rosedale storefront dark. The owners behind Bill's Oyster opened the Southwestern spot in late 2024.

An adult pedestrian was killed Tuesday evening on the East Ben White Boulevard frontage road in South Austin. Officials say medics pronounced the person dead at the scene and investigators closed the area.

Highs near 98°F in Austin on July 8 with heat-index readings near 104°F. Cooling centers are available and weekend storm chances increase.

Universal Distribution filed to finish out a 31,259‑sqft warehouse and office in Round Rock 45, with construction slated from July 20 to Sept. 21.

Round Rock roastery Mi Mundo has opened a Cedar Park shop on Bell Boulevard, serving organic coffee, teas and a small food menu with tamales and breakfast tacos.